We are back from gorgeous Salt Lake City! Oh my goodness, from the moment we landed I was so stunned at how breathtaking the views from this beautiful city were. We loved every minute there! For my dad’s birthday (which is also Valentine’s Day) our wonderful friends Maria and Josh helped us surprise him and my mom with a dream ski vacation to Deer Valley Resort. (Click HERE to see how we surprised him!) All six of us got to spend a fabulous week of skiing together at Deer Valley while living in luxury at the ultra cozy Black Diamond Lodge. I could not stop snapping photos of our beautiful home for the week!
My parents took me skiing every year when I was growing up, and I’m so happy I was able to treat them this year. I have so many fun memories of our ski trips growing up, and I definitely wanted them to continue. Our experience at Deer Valley was more than I could’ve ever dreamed of. I know we will treasure it for years to come. I loved every single thing about Deer Valley, and I’m already dying to go back. The Black Diamond Lodge is located literally right on the slopes for perfect ski in / ski out access. You can walk downstairs, step into your skis, and ski off for the day! :)
You guys, my jaw nearly hit the floor when we walked into our condo. We had a 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom condo with a full kitchen, TWO living rooms, and a private hot tub on the secluded wrap-around balcony overlooking the slopes. Look how perfectly cozy and comfy this massive living room was! This is just one of the living rooms!!?!
Our fully-equipped kitchen had a Viking range and built-in appliances that were hidden in the cabinets like the refrigerator, dishwasher, and trash can. I could live here all winter.
The kind folks at Deer Valley surprised us with a welcome gift basket from the Deer Valley Grocery Cafe filled with chocolates, pancake mix and pure maple syrup, homemade Doritos (which were FABULOUS and awesomely spicy!!), pasta, and my favorite.. Black and White popcorn! Sweet and salty treats for snacking and easy ingredients for hearty breakfasts and dinners after a full day of skiing.
The Black Diamond Lodge also provides a complimentary continental breakfast each morning downstairs in the lobby. We would all bring our breakfast upstairs in the mornings so we could eat together before heading off to ski.
Here was the second living room. I think my parents loved having their own separate living room away from us kids, lol! I absolutely loved the vintage skis and snowshoes in here. So perfect for a ski lodge! And how fun is that game table?
Speaking of vintage ski equipment, I was also totally crushing on this vintage ski rack in the foyer.
The three bedrooms were ginormous and decadently comfortable.
They each had their own private sitting area by the window where you could cuddle up with a book and a hot chocolate and watch the skiers all day.
The master even had it’s own private stone fireplace. So nice!
Each room had it’s own private bathroom complete with a towel warming rack.
Here’s a peek into the second bedroom, with a king-sized bed, private sitting area, large walk-in closet, and private bathroom.
And how fun is this third bedroom?! :) Loved these massive bunk beds! This huge room would definitely be the perfect spot for a group of kids. It was packed with books, movies, games, and even a PS3. :) In addition to the oversized queen bed and three twin beds in here, there were also trundle beds underneath the bottom bunks that pulled out for even more sleep space. Slumber party at Deer Valley!
We even had our own spacious laundry room right in the condo. No need to visit the laundromat on vacation! And hello, can I get a laundry room this huge in my house please?
Each bedroom had access to the long wrap-around balcony which included a dining table and a private hot tub. I don’t know what it is, but I *love* getting into a steamy hot tub when it’s freezing and snowy outside! Especially after a long day of skiing. :)
Thank you so, so much to Deer Valley for hosting us and making this dream possible. Everyone we met was so friendly and helpful.
I can’t wait to share more about our trip. I’ve got a post all about our ski adventures and one all about the food… Oh my gosh! You will not believe! :)
See you soon! :)
Wow! Thanks for the quick vacation. I wish my kitchen looked like that one!
Wow – what a beautiful place – thanks for sharing your photos and experience!
I am so glad you enjoyed SLC! I have lived here my whole life. I joke about moving some place warm, but I know that once I do I will miss it immensely.
Was this a sponsored vacation given to you by the lodge?
It was given to our friends Maria and Josh (they have connections at the lodge) and they were kind enough to take us along for the ride. :)
That kitchen is absolutely insane! Much better than a standard hotel room, huh? :)
What fun! Love all the brightly colored houses. :)
I love that HUGE laundry room!! And the lodge is overall, phenomenal :)
I <3 Park City!!! I hope you had some sushi while you were there!
Oh my gosh … I wanna go! Wonder if it’s too late to plan a last minute trip. ;) Or what about a summer vacation there? Hmmm … now I’m thinking.
wow my favorite location for ski!
looks GORGEOUS!
Soooo cool! I was following your Instagram pics and loved every second of it! I totally would sleep in the bunk bed room, not even kidding!
What a gorgeous place! Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time! :D
I grew up in Idaho-just a hop skip and a jump from where you visited! Gorgeous country and I love the Rocky Mountains!!
What a wonderful way to celebrate your Dad’s BD. The lodge looks amazing and very cozy. Sounds like you had everything planned out just right. I bet the BD dinner and sleight ride were great too!!!
Surprise BD’s are the most fun….
Stunning Amanda!……..I don’t think I would want to leave!
The lodge looks amazing! I love all of that open space!
Absolutely gorgeous!
I’m convinced now that I need a staycation there – and I don’t even ski! Gorgeous!
LOVE the socks Amanda :) And that kids bedroom; I saw a bed for Howie and one for Miley calling their names!!! Love to hear stories about kids treating their parents to a vacation. My son just landed a fabulous job making 3x the $$$ I make. I forwarded him your story to see if he gets the hint. I’m can imagine for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day your parents will receive scrapbooks of the trip???
The photo with the feet on the bed facing the fireplace – best picture ever! Makes me want to make a reservation right now. Hope you had a fabulous time!
I’m not a skier (but I snowshoe) but I think I could certainly hang out in that space for a nice getaway since I LOVE winter! I thought I saw a sleigh ride in one of your pics during your trip, yeah…all over that!
Wow, this condo is fabulous! I’ll have to check into staying here the next time we’re in Park City. Can’t wait to read your posts about your ski trip. I sure miss it, as we used to go skiing every Spring Break.
Fabulous”! we have taken our children skiing each year as well. Living in Fl all our lives snow sounds like more fun than sand. Our oldest (of 7) is 29, so we’ve been to most resorts. haven’t been to Deer Valley recently, but these photos make a great case for next year. Whistler this year,Black Diamond Lodge next, thanks for the travel tips!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing a piece of your vacation :)